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We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.
Title: Private Assets Product Manager - Sr. Associate
Department: Corporate and Product Strategy
Location: Charlotte, NC
Primary Responsibilities
The Private Assets Product Management role is the internal representative of the investment team, responsible for defining, developing, implement and maintaining investment products, through the entire lifecycle. The candidate will support Barings’ array of Private Assets, including Real Estate Equity, Real Estate Debt, Private Equity Solutions, Private Credit and Infrastructure Debt and Equity. The candidate will support the global team and gain exposure to multiple fund types and structures.
Key areas of focus include:
Product Launch
· Project manage and socialize fund launches with all relevant stakeholders across Barings
· Assist with the structuring, documentation and financial modelling of new and existing funds
· Be subject matter expert of fund commercial terms and mechanics (liquidity, ESG guidelines, performance fees, etc.)
· Maintenance of technical expertise and understanding of evolving regulatory framework, proactively considering efficient responses to change requirements
· Shepherd product launches through Barings governance process
· Build strong relationships with and work alongside firm’s Client Portfolio Managers, Legal, Compliance, Sales, Operations, Investment, Finance and Risk teams, as well as external legal counsel, fund administrators, service providers and investors to ensure effective co-ordination across wide range of stakeholders
Product Maintenance
· Support product level modifications and activities
· Establish and implement consistent internal processes
Qualifications
· CPA, CAIA, CFA or other equivalent qualification preferred
· Practical experience of private assets investment strategies
· Highly organized, numerate with strong attention to detail and excellent project management skills
· Advanced Excel skills
· Clear communicator, both verbally and written for both internal and external audiences or stakeholders
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Requisite Skills
Additional Skills
Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.
Barings offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS
- Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits
FINANCIAL WELL-BEING
- Highly competitive 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent Care
- Retirement Health Reimbursement Account
LIFE INSURANCE
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Spouse and Child Life Insurance
TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
- Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual Holidays
- Paid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)
- Short and Long Term Disability Plans
- Paid Volunteer Time
OTHER BENEFITS
- Education Assistance Program
- Charitable Matching Gifts Program
- Commuter Reimbursement Program
- Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program
Skills Required
- Practical experience with private assets investment strategies
- Strong organization, numeracy, attention to detail, and project management skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- CPA, CAIA, CFA, or equivalent qualification
Barings Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Barings and has not been reviewed or approved by Barings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and a pension plan, noted as uncommon in the industry. Charitable contribution matching further strengthens long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with mental health benefits. FSAs and a fitness stipend broaden health and wellness support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions cover paid vacation, sick days, holidays, and dedicated volunteer time. Parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave add depth to the leave portfolio.
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What We Do
Barings is a $481+ billion* global asset management firm that partners with institutional, insurance, and intermediary clients, and supports leading businesses with flexible financing solutions. The firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, seeks to deliver excess returns by leveraging its global scale and capabilities across public and private markets in fixed income, real assets and capital solutions. Learn more at www.Barings.com.
